Mahalima, Aking Himala: A Story of a Fan turned Designer of SB19
As I write this blog, I'm still trying to absorb today's gig. I dressed up SB19 for their event with NCCA. This is already my third time...
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Missing Sagada Heritage Village
I recently uploaded a #latepost vlog on my Youtube channel; a quick tour of Sagada Heritage Village; my favorite accommodation in the...
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- Jul 4
- 4 min
10 Years of Style: Does it End Here?
Photo by Romar Briones I just realized that 2022 marks the 10th year of me being a *young* fashion designer. Back in 2012, I entered the...
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- Sep 12, 2021
- 1 min
Benedix Ramos X Yna Mendez Couture
So if you think I only make wedding gowns and debut dresses, then you'll be surprised to know that Yna Mendez Couture already does...
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- Aug 15, 2020
- 4 min
How I Got my High-Paying Online Job PLUS Tips on How to Pursue Freelancing
Back in the days when I was still in my undergrad, my goal was to be a marketing manager in a company. True enough, I was able to achieve...
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- Aug 2, 2020
- 4 min
Yna Mendez Goes Digital
Last year, I failed big time and I was lost, but in the middle of it, I saw light in the end of the tunnel: Digital Marketing.
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- May 10, 2020
- 3 min
My Top 5 Netflix Series and Movies
So because of the Quarantine, I finally decided to subscribe to Netflix so I can do something on my free time 'cause I'm the type of...
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- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
From "Abby" to "Yna"
Here is one of those 2am or bathroom thoughts. Indeed, being stuck at home is very prone to a lot of overthinking. This was triggered by...
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- May 1, 2020
- 4 min
So, How Am I during the Pandemic?
As a very outgoing person, staying indoors for two months is quite a challenge. Not only was I not able to push through with my summer...
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- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
How I Stay Sane During Covid-19
The pandemic is compromising people’s physical and mental health. Although fortunately I’m not infected by the virus, I would still have...
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- Jan 25, 2020
- 3 min
An Update on My Mental Health
I can confidently say that I'm a whole lot better now. :) Not that I'm completely cured but I'm in a much better place.
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- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
Thankful for the Hardships of 2019
Last year was such a challenging year for me. 2019 started out so right but in the middle of it, my life crashed. Mentally, financially,...
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- Jan 23, 2020
- 2 min
My Last Go-See
Can I just share my experience with my last go-see. Morning of January 15th I received an invitation to go to a go-see for a prestigious...
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- Oct 15, 2019
- 3 min
Maybe It's Not Yet My Time
The dreamer, the passionate, the inspirational self that everyone knew is about to hide in a place where there is no further damage. She...
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- Oct 9, 2019
- 2 min
Ta-ta For Now, Modeling
You may have noticed that I post a lot of photoshoots. Most of them are xdeal collaborations with different photographers. This has just...
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- Oct 7, 2019
- 2 min
Can We Catch Up?: An Effort To be Happy Again
Since yesterday, I have been feeling weird and sad, but after a conversation with my boyfriend today, I realized that I was missing my...
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- Oct 5, 2019
- 3 min
Counting My Blessings and Celebrating Small Victories
"Smell the roses. Smell the coffee. Whatever it is that makes you happy." - Rita Moreno Recovering from a mental disability means I need...
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- Oct 4, 2019
- 3 min
I Need Help
I hope this blog entry will be able to save lives, or at least prevent someone from developing serious mental health problems. I started...
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- Mar 16, 2019
- 4 min
#ModelWithAPurpose: Yes, I'm only 5"2
My audience noticed that I have been into modeling lately. Every Sunday, you would see in my Instagram stories that I am in a photoshoot....
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- Jan 28, 2019
- 3 min
Inspiring Students To Make an Impact Through Entrepreneurship
Last January 22, 2019, I was invited to deliver a talk to Senior High School students of the University of the Philippines Integrated...
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- Jan 17, 2019
- 2 min
I Showed Up To My Barkada After A Year
Early this year, my college barkada and I had a mini-reunion in Islas Pinas, a Filipino-themed state-of-the-art food court in Pasay City....
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- Jan 12, 2019
- 4 min
Road to Healing Beyond the Meds
2018 would probably be my most unhealthy year emotionally,mentally and even physically. It was the year that I have been diagnosed with...
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- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Every Client Is A Lesson
I have only established my name as a couturier last year so my first few clients will always be memorable. Unlike the masters of our...
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- Jan 4, 2019
- 6 min
Thank You, Next! | Welcoming 2019
"...If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children...
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- Nov 20, 2018
- 6 min
Discovering the Harsh World of the Fashion Industry
So now that the show has ended, everyone is already relaxed, and as I type this blog, I'm actually lying down because I'm sick. I need a...
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- Nov 5, 2018
- 7 min
The Most Challenging Collection I Made... And I Still Need Help
It's my second season with Philippine Fashion Gala. Even before the announcement of the second season, with my experience from the first,...
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- Sep 8, 2018
- 4 min
Meant to Be: My First Wedding Client Experience
This blog just can't wait to be written the next day. I swear I am still so ecstatic as I right this down. More than overwhelmed, I can...
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- Jun 26, 2018
- 4 min
Giving Back: My UP Graduation 2018 Clientele
On my third year of doing grad dresses for students of UP, I had a total of seven clients. Four were undergrads, 2 took up their masters...
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- Jun 6, 2018
- 7 min
The Day Before and After: Philippine Fashion Gala 2018
It’s been days since PhFG2018 Lokal but I’m still in a surreal state. Up to know, I can’t get over everything that happened! My followers...
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 7 min
Looking Back to Humble Beginnings
While writing this, I am in the middle of a roller coaster of emotions since my biggest fashion show so far is already TOMORROW! A lot...
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- Apr 25, 2018
- 2 min
Why I Made My Own Website
Hi and welcome to my own space in the internet! I've always wanted to have one since 2013. I used to have my own blog in tumblr but...
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